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FluMist and Fever: What Users Say

Fever: mentioned by 3 users (21.4%)

Based on user experiences from 14 FluMist reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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cough 28.6%
fever 21.4%
loss of appetite 21.4%
shortness of breath 21.4%
sneezing 21.4%
sore throat 21.4%
stuffy nose 21.4%

Reviews for FluMist

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Mat...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 6, 2020

For Influenza Prophylaxis "After getting the FluMist, I started getting sick and having an asthma attack. I was 15. My mom brought me to the doctors, where they immediately yelled to call 911. Maybe 3 or 4 days later, I am awakening from a coma that I was medically induced because they needed full control of my body. I was in respiratory distress and had severe acidosis. A fever of 108 and a heart rate of 180 for multiple days. I was given an extremely low chance to survive, but I did."

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  • Tod...
  • November 10, 2010

For Influenza Prophylaxis "My two-year-old had the FluMist vaccine on a Monday morning. By Monday evening, he had a fever, no energy or appetite, and wanted to go to bed. Tuesday, his temperature spiked to 104.5, and he had achy arms and legs, head, and tummy. Still had a fever all day Wednesday but started taking fluids again, still not eating. When he was one, he had the shot and had no reaction. I think we'll stick with the injection from now on."

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  • mar...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 20, 2015

For Influenza Prophylaxis "Awful!!! Got the FluMist and my 8 yr old son got it too. 2 days later, I had the flu! Fever, cough, mucus, sore throat, headache, weakness, etc., it has been awful!!! I expect to be sick for at least 2 more days!!! So about a week of illness! My son was sick for 2.5 days! All of the above and no appetite!!! I'm really annoyed!!!!! Thanks for charging me $65 to get really sick and miss work and school!!!! Never again!!!"

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